In this English worksheet, students read "UN: Hunger Kills 6M Children a Year," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

This site provides the latest news and information regarding measles. Content includes general information, specialized fact sheets, specific conditions caused by the disease, pictures, and more.

This site presents a detailed article which outlines the causes, risk factors, treatment, and prevention of measles.

Resource provides great information on Measles (Rubeola). Links provide facts on symptoms, medical tests, wellness and support. This site is well organized and contains great in-depth factual information along with a picture.

Comprehensive information about measles and the vaccine that prevents it. Contains a Q & A section, photos and videos, true case histories, and references to other resources.

The CDC provides a general overview of measles, including a focus on the risk of contracting the disease while traveling and adverse reactions to the vaccine.

This site provides a detailed article about measles. Contents of the article include information on signs and symptoms, prevention, duration and contagiousness, home treatment, professional treatment, and when to call your doctor.

This site, provided by MedicineNet.com answers many questions associated with measles, ranging from "What is measles?" to "How can measles be prevented?" Also includes information on treatment, prognosis, and prevention.

This site from HealthCentral provides a detailed overview of rubeola (measles). Content includes a list of alternative names, causes, symptoms, treatment, complications, and more. Great pictures too.

Fact sheet on the measles infection describes its symptoms, as well as how it is contracted and how it is prevented.

Complete medical education project explores the role and uses of vaccines now and in the past. Find information and analysis about vaccination controversies; answers to frequent questions about vaccinations; timelines of diseases,...

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[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about measles vaccines. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention site that covers just about anything you'd want to know about vaccines and immunizations, including vaccine recommendations, immunization schedules, vaccine safety, the importance of vaccines...

A reader's theater script for David Shannon's children's book, A Bad Case of the Stripes, is provided on these pages. Eighteen character roles are needed in this activity.

Examine how vaccines generate immune responses against pathogens in the body by creating six vaccines in this virtual laboratory.

This site from the MayoClinic.com provides a great look at the acute inflammation of the brain caused by a viral infection known as encephalitis. Sections in the article include: signs and symptoms, causes, screening, treatment,...

This site gives a comic book style description of the immune system and the "super powers" it uses to fight infections and other diseases. The site ends with the "case files" of several diseases in their disease database.

This site from MedicineNet.com gives an in-depth description of mononucleosis, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, as well as complications that can come up. Links are provided for easy access to the topics as well to...

This resource explains what rubella is, how to prevent it, symptoms, who should get the vaccine. Includes FAQ about rubella.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about the devastating problems in several African countries. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in cause and effect.

This interesting site explains why trying to develop a malaria vaccine is more complicated than trying to develop a vaccine for measles.

This site provides a biography of Islamic physician, al-Razi, also an alchemist and philosopher, famous for his contributions to several areas of science.